Tailgater

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who tailgates (drives very close to the person ahead).
  2. 2
    a driver who follows too closely behind another motor vehicle wordnet
  3. 3
    One who participates in a tailgate party.

    "Ms. Hundley’s favorite feature is the automatic reminder, which notifies tailgaters of their responsibilities 24 hours before game time."

Example

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"Ms. Hundley’s favorite feature is the automatic reminder, which notifies tailgaters of their responsibilities 24 hours before game time."

Etymology

From tailgate + -er.

Related phrases

tailgate party

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